Tag: Veterans
VFW announces opening of new post
Leland Post 121-96 is now open. The Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced in their meeting that Brunswick County has the largest population of veterans in the state.
104-year-old veteran asks for Valentine’s Day cards
A 104-year-old US Marine Corps veteran who served in World War II is asking people to send him cards for Valentine's Day.
Man uses Christmas trees to make canes for veterans
The holiday season has come to an end and families across the U.S. are taking down their decorations and throwing out their trees. But one man in Texas is repurposing the discarded evergreens for a good cause.
Double-amputee veteran celebrates 90th birthday by skydiving
An Air Force veteran who lost both of his legs in his eighties hasn't lost his sense of adventure — and he's jumping into his nineties without looking back.
VFW celebrates Christmas with potluck
The VFW in Holly Ridge opened its doors for veterans and their families for a potluck on Christmas.
A wreath now graces every veteran’s grave at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens
Up until two years ago, the Pee Dee and the Grand Strand only had two wreath ceremonies; one in Georgetown and another in Florence. Now, there's also one in North Myrtle Beach.
‘It still fits!’: NC veteran gets back long lost army helmet for Christmas
Christmas came early for a North Carolina veteran this year. A total stranger contacted him, saying he has his old army helmet from the 1970s.
Number of homeless veterans declines across United States
The departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs say the number of homeless veterans nationwide has declined slightly.
Veterans share military stories, honored by high school
Coastal Christian Academy had some very distinguished guests visit their classrooms Thursday morning.